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Recognized as an eminent and objective center of expertise and knowledge, the American Bar Association Section of Public Contract Law is dedicated to improving the public procurement process, maintaining the integrity of that process, and developing the body of public procurement law. It's what you need.

The ABA Section of Public Contract Law is a diverse community committed to the improvement of the public procurement process and upholding the highest ethical and professional standards. The Section is recognized as the most objective center of expertise and knowledge on acquisition policy and procurement law. Legislators and policy makers rely on the Section for its knowledge and perspective on issues concerning public contract law and policy. Acquisition professionals value Section membership because the Section provides them with timely information, unbiased analysis, and essential resources. The Section provides a collegial forum for networking, sharing ideas, and building consensus.

In addition, the Section has been a major contributor to reform in nonfederal procurement as a co-sponsor of the ABA's Model Procurement Code for State and Local Governments, which is now adopted in several states and many local jurisdictions.

For individuals who want to affect the future of public procurement law, membership in the ABA Section of Public Contract Law is a must.

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Comprehensive coverage of issues and developments

The ABA Section of Public Contract Law is the country's leading source for comprehensive, unbiased coverage of contract and regulatory issues. Publications, periodicals, and online resources keep you up to date on numerous legislative and regulatory developments.

The Public Contract Law Journal is the only national journal dedicated exclusively, yet broadly, to procurement. The Section also publishes The Procurement Lawyer newsletter, dedicated to bringing you the latest news relating to procurement law and to highlighting the common issues and challenges facing procurement officials and participants at all levels of government.

The Section's website is your online connection to all member resources, including:

• Teleconferences
• Online CLE Programs
• Educational Programs
• Position Papers and Comment Letters
• Committee Information
• Publications Catalog
• Council and Committee Meeting Calendar

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A network of knowledgeable experts

Become a part of the ABA Section of Public Contract law and you'll leverage the counsel, insight, and unique perspectives of our national network of knowledgeable practitioners of federal, state, and local public contract law.

You’ll share ideas and help build consensus. You'll help shape new developments. And you'll get to know policymakers, judges, and other attorneys making procurement law.

Acquisition professionals value the Section for its timely information, unbiased analysis, and essential resources. Legislators and policymakers rely on the Section for its knowledge and perspective on issues concerning public law and policy.

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Benefits that give me an advantage

As a member of the ABA Section of Public Contract Law, you can count on consistent, comprehensive coverage of public contract law, with benefits that include:

• Complimentary subscription to the Public Contract Law Journal
• Complimentary subscription to The Procurement Lawyer newsletter
• Special Reports on hot developments in public procurement
• Educational programs, teleconferences, and online CLE at special Section member rate
• Unparalleled opportunities to network and exchange views
• Access to member-only content on the Section website
• An incomparable library of books, monographs, manuals, and CDs at reduced rates

Membership in the Section of Public Contract Law is a must for anyone who needs to keep pace with developments in procurement law.

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